Jordan Rothman
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at jordan@rothmanlawyer.com.
Posts by Jordan Rothman
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Small Law Firms
It's Usually Fine For Lawyers To Be Friends With Their Clients
Yes, you can meet up with clients in social settings that are completely outside of the attorney-client relationship. -
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Either Everyone Goes On Camera During Virtual Calls Or No One Should
Individuals undoubtedly have a better connection with one another if they can see each other’s faces, and that takes the conversation to a different level. - Sponsored
Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC. -
Small Law Firms
0.1 Time Entries Definitely Add Up
Attorneys can implement a few strategies to make sure that all of the small tasks they complete are being properly recorded.
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How Many Files Are Too Many For Associates?
The penny-wise and pound-foolish method of saving money by assigning one attorney numerous files can actually hurt the firm. -
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Thankfully, Law Firms Are Usually Owned Only By Lawyers
Although innovation is always welcome, jurisdictions should be very cautious about expanding the capacity of nonlawyers to own law firms. -
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Some Lawsuits Take A Decade Or Longer To Be Resolved
Although it's a rarity, it is quite possible for a case to drag on for years and years and years and ... -
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Defunct Legal Vendors Can Create Lots Of Problems
Be sure that the legal vendors you choose are both reputable and financially secure. -
Small Law Firms
Lawyers Should Get Work Product Right The First Time
Fast and wrong is rarely preferred to slower and better. - Sponsored
Clio Users: New Ways To Add Value To Your Practice!
Want to quickly and easily identify the products that work well with Clio? Read on. -
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Lawyers Should Try Not To File Documents At The Last Minute
From the possibility of technical failures to the overall quality of work, no one should file documents too close to the deadline. -
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Do Some Lawyers Suffer From Moral Injury?
Numerous attorneys face representations which do not completely align with well-established moral principles. -
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Some Lawyers Fear The Power Of IT Professionals
IT professionals can be a great part of a law firm team -- but maybe not always. -
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Some Law Firm Managing Partners Have More Power Than Others
Sometimes managing partners have very little authority. -
Small Law Firms
Many Attorneys Practice Defensive Lawyering
Lawyers might try to take steps to avoid risks and liability in how they run their practices, but this can have an adverse impact on clients.
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Survey Results: A Perspective On The Private Markets
Ontra surveyed over 400 private markets professionals about what to expect this year and their legal process pain points.
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive.
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Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC.
Sponsored
Clio Users: New Ways To Add Value To Your Practice!
Want to quickly and easily identify the products that work well with Clio? Read on.
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Small Law Firms
Associates Should Be Careful When Badmouthing Partners
Partners usually do not take kindly to being badmouthed, and this might have serious consequences on an associate’s career. -
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Other Lawyers Can Be Solid Referral Sources For Attorneys
That's why lawyers looking to expand their practices should try to keep in contact with other lawyers as well as business contacts. -
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Everyone Should Have Monday, July 3, Off From Work
Unfortunately, it seems as if many law firms are not planning on giving workers the day off. -
Small Law Firms
Some Clients Still Prefer To Meet Their Lawyers In Person
Accommodating the client's desire for a personal meeting depends on the circumstances of the particular situation. -
Small Law Firms
Partners Usually Have Difficulty Keeping Secrets From Associates
Once one associate knows confidential information, most of the other associates will shortly find out such details. -
Small Law Firms
Are Workdays Getting Shorter Despite Mandatory Office Policies?
If associates are just coming to offices and spending as little time as possible there while checking the box that they made it to the office in the first place, what is the point of coming to an office at all? -
Small Law Firms
Partners Should Avoid Badmouthing Their Law Firm To Associates
Perhaps most importantly for partners, badmouthing a law firm to associates does not make these partners look good.